COVID-19

The federal government has announced important changes to the Canada Labour Standards Regulations, which temporarily extend the permitted temporary layoff period for federally regulated employees laid off due to the pandemic. According to a government press release, the amendments temporarily extend these time periods by up to 6 months as follows: for employees laid off prior […]

Find out if you are entitled to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit here: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/benefits/apply-for-cerb-with-cra/who-apply.html The CERB is now available for a total of 24 weeks.  When do you have to repay the CERB? You must repay the CERB if you no longer meet the eligibility requirements for the 4-week period in question. Choose the situation

Bars, restaurants and other approved liquor sales licensees in the CKL may be permitted to temporarily extend the size of their existing licensed patio, or temporarily add a new licensed patio. Ontario has authorized these extensions and additions within the approved period, without a separate licence or approval, provided all of the following conditions are

Restaurants and bars in the CKL are required legally to take appropriate measures to ensure physical distancing of at least two metres between patrons from different households, including by: using reservations; limiting the number of patrons allowed in the outdoor space at one time; ensuring enough space between tables (including to allow for movement); and

CKL businesses and organizations, did you know that you can arrange for your employees , including management, to complete training to promote understanding and compliance with the (Ontario) Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1 (“OHSA”) . The training is designed to help every employer and employee learn about his or her rights

When first introduced, the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (the “CEWS”) was to be available for 12 weeks ending June 6, 2020, with the possible extension by regulation to no later than September 30, 2020. The initial 12 week period was comprised of three separate qualifying periods (i.e., Period 1 – March 15, 2020 to April

Despite the wonderful weather, COVID-19 still pervades our community, including through asymptomatic carriers.  What you should do if there is a case of COVID-19 in your workplace:  Employees/Co-workers Anyone with a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19 must NOT go to work and should self-isolate at home. If contact with a positive case is confirmed, further directions will be provided

The Ontario government announced  the release of a safety plan for the 2020-21 school year.  According to the government press release, school boards will be asked to plan for the following three scenarios: 1. “Normal school day routine with enhanced public health protocols – Students going to school every day, in classes that reflect standard class

As we gradually re-open in the CKL, many of us remain working at home remotely. In fact, for some of us, this may be the “new normal”, even as our workplaces fully re-open to traditional operations. Working at home has its own issues, legally speaking. Here is a tip sheet for best practices for working

As CKL reopens gradually, the Ontario government plans to improve case and contact management to more quickly test, trace and isolate cases of COVID-19 to stop the spread of the virus and prepare for any potential future waves. These additional measures include a comprehensive case and contact management strategy, Protecting Ontarians through Enhanced Case and Contact Management,